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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,384.66, 32,270.84 and 12,774.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,384.66, 32,270.84 and 12,774.32 is: 17,628.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,384.66 : 32,270.84 = 12,774.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,384.66/32,270.84 = 12,774.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,384.66x = 32,270.84 × 12,774.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,384.66x = 412,238,036.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,238,036.83/23,384.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,628.57

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